The economy deteriorated rapidly throughout 2008 and the UK homewares market was one of many areas of retail which suffered. With house prices falling sharply and first time buyers forced out of the market, housing transactions have decreased dramatically and are likely to fall further in 2009. This has severely restricted a major driver of homewares demand which has a huge impact on homewares sales over the next few years.

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About The Report...

UK Homewares Retailers 2009 is a new report published by Verdict that provides ten years of UK homewares sales, spending, space and store data,
and details the key drivers and trends shaping this sector. This report examines the key success factors and drivers of growth in what is a very challenging
and difficult trading environment. It looks at how to achieve strong value credentials, while examining how to capitalise on the changing dynamics of
the homewares market.

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This report will enable you to:

• Benchmark retailers’ performance across key operating parameters with this report’s analysis of market share, sales densities and operating margins for 2008.
   
• Understand the effects of key external and internal market drivers on the UK homewares market including house price inflation, housing transactions and disposable income.
   
• Develop strategies to cope with deteriorating market conditions based on this report’s analysis of consumer preferences, technological developments, operators’ development plans and trading performance.
   
• Create more effective strategies to respond to key issues and changes in the UK homewares market using this report’s actionable recommendations and analysis of retailers’ responses.

Key questions answered by this report include:  

• To what extent will the UK homewares market be affected by the downturn in the housing market and consumer confidence?
   
• Who were the main winners and losers in the UK homewares market in 2008?
   
• How can UK middle market retailers defend themselves from value led competitors?
   
• Which product segments are experiencing the fastest growth in demand
  in the UK homewares market?
   
• What volume of new homewares space will be created by UK homewares retailers over the next five years?

Find out more by ordering the UK Homewares Retailers 2009 report today!  

 
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